The Volkswagen Caddy is a recreational activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by Volkswagen Group since 1980. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1980 and in Europe in 1982. The second generation also has a pick-up variant.
The following vehicles are associated with Volkswagen Caddy and are also manufactured by Volkswagen Group.
- Typ 14 comes from Volkswagen Golf Mk1,
- Typ 9K comes from the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (Volkswagen Caddy)/SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (SEAT Inca) platform,
- Type 9U up? Koda Felicia pickup,
- Typ 2K comes from Volkswagen Touran platform with Mk5 Golf front suspension.
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Generasi pertama ( Typ 14; 1979-1996)
Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen Caddy , also known as Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Caddy is a coupe and van utility based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with small family car Volkswagen Golf Mk1.
Volkswagen Typ is:
- 147 = LHD (Left hand drive)
- 148 = RHD (Right Hand Drive)
Caddy debut internationally as Rabbit
The Caddy came to fruition when Volkswagen was experimenting with Golf derivatives, estate and pickups.
Volkswagen of America was interested in pickups, and Volkswagen released the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America, produced at the Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1984. Levels of pruning like LX and Sportruck are available.
In North America, Caddy comes with two engine options. Diesel 1.5L and 1.7L gasoline. One of the unique features of diesel is that it comes with a five-speed gearbox, with 5 gears labeled as "E" or "Economy". The Caddy was not actually called the Caddy until 1982 when it was released in Europe.
Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup competed with other coupe utilities, such as Ford Courier and Subaru BRAT, at the time.
Debut Caddy in Europe
Caddy name plates were never used in North America. Its first use was in Europe in 1982, when Caddy came to Europe.
Caddys Europe was built at the Volkswagen TAS plant in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 1982 to 1992.
The original Caddy was produced in South Africa until 2007, in addition to the first generation Golf itself (which was sold until 2009). The stamping equipment is shipped from a closed factory in Westmoreland for both models.
Machine specifications
Pickup Caddy 1979-1984 using the following machine:
- 1.5 petrol
- 1.5 diesel (1980) 35 kW
- 1.6 gasoline
- 1.7 gasoline
- 1.6 diesel with turbo in Canada and abroad
- 1.8 gasoline
However, during its long production in South Africa, it has been available with the following machines:
- 1.6 63 kW gasoline
- 1.6 petrol 60 kW
- 1.6 diesel 44 kW
- 1.8 gasoline 70 kW
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Second generation ( Typ 9K; 1995-2004)
Released in 1995, Volkswagen Caddy Typ 9K, or Volkswagen Polo Caddy , is a lightweight van, designed by SEAT subsidiaries of Volkswagen Spain, and derived from SEAT Ibiza 6K , on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform.
Built in Spain, at the Martorell factory of SEAT, from 1997 to 2003. Its SEAT Inca, its twin, was quickly removed when the SEAT marque was aligned as a "sporty" branch of the Volkswagen Group.
It was in production in Argentina until 2008 for the Latin American market. It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to post 1999 Volkswagen Polo Mk3.
- Features
- length 4.2 m
- loading area 2.6 m 2
- contains a volume of 2.9 m 3
- payload 550Ã, kg
- two rear-wing doors - standard
- the partition separates the loading from the driving space
- instruments with customizable lighting
- power steering
- back window heater
- rear glass rear eraser
- dust and pollen filter
- side impact protection
- steering column with steering wheel folded
- two head restrictions
- three-point safety belts
- airbag drivers; airbag passenger - optional
- ABS with Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
- AC
Note: The electronic differential key (EDL) used by Volkswagen does not - as the name implies - a differential lock at all. The sensor monitors the speed of the wheel, and if one rotates much faster than the other (ie, slips), the EDL system will immediately play it. This effectively moves all the power to the other wheel.
- 1996-2003 MY Engines
Caddy Type 9U
Released in 1996 to complete the Caddy range Typ , which is rebadged? Koda Felicia Utility is a light weight beginner-level commercial vehicle for the VWCV range.
The Typ 9U Caddy built in? Koda Auto's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant.
Machine
- Recommended Typ 9U Caddy
- 530 kg payload rating
- 2.0 m 2 loading area
- twin airbag
- length 4.12 m
- width 1.64 m
- plays a circle 11.2 m
- 3-point seatbelts Options
- twin airbag Choice of
- ABS brakes
- the standard AC option in the Gasoline model.
Third generation ( Typ 2K; 2003-present)
The third generation Volkswagen Caddy debuted in late 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles debuted 2K Caddy van panel.
The Typ 2K shares 50% of its modules with Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Volkswagen Touran. The new Caddy model has a more aerodynamic design, the angle of the windshield and the A pillar is more horizontal, making the dash larger and the bonnet smaller.
The full Caddy lined up is quite versatile. There are two body sizes: "normal" and Maxi. It can be configured as Van Panel, Van Window Panel, Kombi (spartan passenger version), Caddy Life (family version), and Camping version called Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper.
Caddy Life or Kombi can accommodate up to five in two lines while Caddy Life Maxi or Kombi Maxi can occupy up to seven in three lines. The Life version has interior decorations like a conventional five-seater car while Kombi is a bare panel van with windows and chairs. The difference in road noise between the two is described by some as substantial.
In 2015, a Volkswagen Caddy cab was badly damaged when TransAsia Flight 235 cut it before it hit a river in Taiwan. The passengers in the taxi are not killed.
Caddy Panel (2010-present)
The Caddy Panel grows in size over Caddy Typ 9K, measures length 4405 mm, width 1802 mm, height 1833 mm, wheelbase 2682 mm, has 750 kg payload, and 3.2 m < > 3 .
The current form of Caddy's Typ , sold in Europe since 2003, is a recreational activity vehicle with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 front suspension. It resembles a compact Touran MPV, and is assembled in Pozna? factory in Poland. In May 2007, British Gas signed an important agreement looking at 1,000 cars supplied to the company, equipped with a bespoke racking and speed limiting system, designed by Siemens. The deal was updated in September 2015.
Caddy Life
The Caddy Life, a People Mover-oriented seven-seater passenger, debuted at the Geneva Motor Show 2004. It came with twin sliding doors and a 608kg payload.
Caddy Life has a flexible seating system. Two rows of rear bench seats can be taken out of the vehicle altogether to provide 2850 liters of cargo space; In addition, Caddy Life has a towing capacity of 1500 kg.
In 2005, the Special Edition Caddy Life Color Concept with two distinctive colors, Red Spice and Ravenna Blue, was released with upholstery, floor mats and other elements on dashboard panels of the same color as the exterior body, and the steering wheel leather, gear lever and hand brake.
Caddy Maxi and Caddy Maxi Life
Debuting at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the Maxi Life Caddy version of the people moves from the Maxi ranks.
The Caddy Maxi range is performed on all Caddy engines and debuted for the first time 2.0L TDI engine producing 103 kW/140 PS.
The Caddy Maxi family is 470 mm longer than Caddy with 4.2 m 3 loading space, this is due to the extended wheelbase extension that measures 3002 mm, the back is now over 151 mm, plus the growth between the sliding door and the shaft rear now at 319 mm and payload up to 800 kg up to 810 kg on commercial version.
The Caddy Maxi Tramper, the camping version of Caddy Maxi, debuted at the 2008 AMI Leipzig Motor Show along with the Caddy Maxi EcoFuel Study.
Caddy Life Tramper
Under the Caddy Life the Tramper or Camper (Australia) package comes with two chairs and a desk, a folding tent packed in a back rear tub, a bed made with folding chairs measuring 1.10 mx 2.0 m, also curtains are standard for privacy, the choice includes a seven-liter cooler.
Carrera Cup Edition
This is a limited version (250 units) for the Swedish market. It is based on the TDi 2.0L model with 17 inch black wheels with 225/45R17 tires, a new body kit, a white body with red trim, black and red leather sports seats, fire extinguisher under passenger seats, sport wheel steering wheel and teeth wheel.
This vehicle has an MSRP of 250,000 Swedish kronor ($ 34,200 USD or EUR22,000).
Caddy 4Motion
At the IAA 2008 (Hannover Motor Show) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals that all Caddy 4Motion wheel drive is done with a 1.9 TDI engine and a manual transmission.
In early 2010, Caddy Maxi's range will receive a 4Motion drivetrain.
Caddy in Australia
Since its introduction in the Australian market in 2005, the Caddy range has led the market for small vans, with a 42% share in 2007. Even with more premium prices than its competitors, buyers are still willing to pay more for TDI. and DSG transmission options.
Awards
- Van Magazine and Light Truck Professional Van Small Year 2007 (United Kingdom)
- Van Fleet World Best Little Van 2007 (English)
- Fleet News - Best Little Van Award 2008
- Van Magazine and Light Truck Professional Small Van Year 2008 (Great Britain) - Caddy Maxi
- Introductory Magazine Award - 2008 Best Little Van Caddy Maxi
- What's Van? (English) - Editor's Choice 2008 Caddy Maxi
Machine
- 1,2 - 86Ã, PS (63Ã, kW; 85Ã, hp) - 160Ã, N? m (120Ã, lb? ft) (gasoline)
- 1.2 TSI - 105Ã, PS (77Ã, kW; 104Ã, hp) - 175Ã, N? m (129Ã, lb? ft) (gasoline)
- 1.4 16V - 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) - 126Ã, N? m (93Ã, Â £ b) (gasoline) (discontinued)
- 1.4 16V - 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) - 132Ã, N? m (97Ã, lb? ft) (gasoline) (discontinued)
- 1.6 8 V - 102Ã, PS (75 kW; 101Ã, hp) - 148Ã, N? m (109Ã, lb? ft) (gasoline) (discontinued)
- 1.6 TDI - 75Ã, PS (55Ã, kW; 74Ã, hp) - 225Ã, N? m (166Ã, lb? ft) (diesel)
- 1.6 TDI - 102Ã, PS (75Ã, kW; 101Ã, hp) - 250Ã, N? m (180Ã, lb? ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 EcoFuel - 109Ã, PS (80Ã, kW; 108Ã, hp) - 160Ã, N? m (120Ã, lb? ft) (CNG)
- 1.9 TDI - 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) - 210Ã, N? m (Â £ 150 lb) (diesel) (discontinued)
- 1.9 TDI - 105Ã, PS (77Ã, kW; 104Ã, hp) - 250Ã, N? m (180Ã, lb? ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
- 2.0 SDI - 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) - 140Ã, N? m (100 Â £ lb) (diesel) (only for panel vans and panel window vans) (discontinued)
- 2.0 TDI - 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) - 290Ã, N? m (210Ã, lb? ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 TDI - 140Ã, PS (100Ã, kW; 140Ã, hp) - 320Ã, N? m (240Ã, lb? ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 TDI - 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) - 350 Â ° LU (260 mb) (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi)
Facelift
2010
At the end of 2010, Caddy experienced a facelift to fit the new design language of Volkswagen vehicles. The changes include the front with a new headlamp and grille from the Touran Mk2, which is similar to the Volkswagen Golf Mk6.
2015
By 2015, he faces a second facelift consisting of new front fascia, roof spoiler and new interior to keep him competitive in addition to his more modern rivals. It is not based on the new Volkswagen Group MQB platform but can be distinguished when compared to the new front end of Touran.
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References
External links
- Official site
- VWCV UK's Caddy website
- the Australian VW Australia Caddy website
- the VW Caddy Camper International website
- VW Caddy Life Australia website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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